Knock on wood, today seems to be going much better. Snow tires have been put on the car, the baby is just now waking up from a 3 hour nap, and the toddler is napping after eating a great lunch. Schoolwork is almost finished, and then we'll be heading off to art and theatre classes. Whew!
It's Tuesday, which is "Why I love my husband" day here at the Circus. Let's see.....
Today I love my husband because he's our biggest supporter when it comes to our homeschooling journey. It took a long time to come around to the idea for him, but now that he's on board, he's my biggest cheerleader.
On the days when I don't want to do any more lesson prep....he jumps in and helps out.
Those mornings when it is so very hard to get started......he sends an encouraging text.
The afternoons where we still have so very much to do before we are "done", but we are supposed to be leaving for an extracurricular activity....he reminds me to breathe.
The evenings where I'm exhausted after a day of corralling children and teaching lessons.....he heads to the kitchen to make dinner.
When I'm doubting my abilities to be both teacher and mom....he points out the milestones we've already reached.
When I hit that February burn out (other homeschoolers know what I mean!).....he substitute teaches a few days and encourages us to take refreshing field trips.
When I talk about wanting to get supplemental supplies and resources....he encourages me to spend the money (really hard for this cheapskate to do!)
I've hung out in enough homeschooling support groups and read enough pleas for help to know that this isn't always the case. Dad isn't always so involved and encouraging - most often, I see other moms trying to do it all on their own.
Today, I'm grateful to have a partner-in-crime and schooling sidekick. One who encourages me, supports me, and loves what our children are learning.
Our principal rocks.
No comments:
Post a Comment